City

Parsons, WV

1 ZIP code  ·  Tucker County  ·  West Virginia

👥2,967Population
💰$52,660Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂47.9Median Age
🏠$125,300Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓29.4%College Grads▼ 24% below avg
📊6.7%Unemployment▲ 37% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 95.8%Hispanic: 0.5%Other: 3.7%Race
White95.8%
Hispanic0.5%
Other3.7%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
6%
25–44
23%
45–64
32%
65+
10%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.9 yrs
Avg HH Size2.53
Below Poverty15.4% ▲ 54% above avg
College Grads29.4% ▼ 24% below avg
Unemployment6.7% ▲ 37% above avg
No HS Diploma36 (1.7%)
HS Graduate925 (43.4%)
Some College275 (12.9%)
Associates268 (12.6%)
Bachelors225 (10.6%)
Graduate Degree402 (18.9%)

Education

No HS: 1.7%HS Grad: 43.4%Some College: 12.9%Associates: 12.6%Bachelors: 10.6%Graduate: 18.9%Edu
No HS1.7%
HS Grad43.4%
Some College12.9%
Associates12.6%
Bachelors10.6%
Graduate18.9%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 77.3%Renter: 22.7%Tenure
Owner77.3%
Renter22.7%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
12%
$50k–$100k
29%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
10%
$200k–$300k
20%
$300k–$500k
7%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,660 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$125,300 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units1,472
Vacant Units301

Income Distribution

Under $25k
24%
$25k–$50k
19%
$50k–$75k
21%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
86%
Public Transit
1%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
12%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
22%
15–30 min
30%
30–45 min
17%
Over 45 min
31%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
5%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
60%
About Parsons, WV

Parsons is a city in West Virginia, located in Tucker County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 2,967 residents. It is a mature city, with a median age of 47.9 years.

Economically, Parsons is a working-class community. The median household income of $52,660 is below the national average. Approximately 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 6.7%, above the national average.

The real estate market in Parsons is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $125,300, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month. Homeownership is high at 77.3%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Parsons is moderately educated. 29.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily White (95.79%).

Parsons, WV offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within West Virginia.

ZIP Codes in Parsons
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
26287 2,967 $52,660 $125,300 $725 6.7% 29.4% 77.3%